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Hockey team makes dream come true for young cancer patient

8-year-old Brandon Bloom, diagnosed with Stage 4 non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, suits up with members of the New York Islanders.

Artist gives young cancer patient a henna crown

Dana Bellefeuille brings smiles, support and the gift of art to an 8-year-old girl is diagnosed with leukemia.

Mom pens touching thank you post to daughter's nurses

A mother’s thank you note to the pediatric nurses caring for her 2-year-old daughter who is battling cancer has gone viral, receiving more than 51,000 reactions and nearly 28,000 shares since it was posted earlier this month.

Cancer linked to breast implants is on the rise

Cases of a rare type of cancer that is linked to breast implants appear to be on the rise, according to a new review.

Man accused of helping girlfriend commit suicide said he thought she had terminal cancer

Investigators say a Nebraska man facing an assisted suicide charge in his Florida girlfriend's death believed she had stage-four cancer, but an autopsy didn't find any tumors.

Looking for melanoma

Nearly everyone has some sort of spot or mole on their body.

Pastor removes 5-year-old boy's grave marker after payment dispute

A North Carolina couple is experiencing a second heartbreak after their 5-year-old son's grave marker was repossessed by the manufacturer over payment dispute.

Hundreds celebrate 'Brocktober' with 7-year-old battling brain cancer

A mother’s request for Halloween cards to be sent to her sick son has given way to the birth of “Brocktober,” with hundreds lining up to help the 7-year-old celebrate his favorite month.

Breast cancer survivors share what surprised them most about their diagnosis

"I never was much for swearing, but I started cussing a lot after I was diagnosed."

Pay attention to these early signs of ovarian cancer

Ovaries are responsible for the hormones estrogen and progesterone that bring on periods, contribute to feminine anatomy and sustain pregnancy.